Oats Free Strawberry Paletas
Few frozen treats capture the pure joy of summer like a fruit paleta made with real, ripe strawberries. These Mexican-style ice pops are bright, refreshing, and built entirely from whole ingredients — fresh berries, lime juice, a simple homemade syrup, and a pinch of salt that makes the fruit flavor pop. The optional chili powder adds a subtle, warming kick that plays beautifully against the sweetness, turning a simple popsicle into something genuinely exciting. Because everything goes into the blender and then straight into the molds, the process is wonderfully straightforward with no baking or complicated technique involved. Grain-free by nature, there's nothing here to second-guess — just clean, recognizable ingredients you can feel good about. If you prefer a little texture, the recipe even lets you pulse and stir in strawberry chunks by hand before freezing. Pop them out after a long freeze and you've got a vibrant, jewel-toned treat that looks as good as it tastes.
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8 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the paletas
- 1 ½ lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the strawberries, cooled simple syrup, lime juice, salt, and chili powder (if using) to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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